Valiant Armoury Craftsman Series – Rhinelander Longsword with Scabbard
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Overall Length
- 47 1/8"
- Weight
- 2 lb 14.2 oz
- Brand
- Valiant Armoury
- Culture
- German
- Era
- Medieval
Overview
Valiant Armoury Craftsman Series – Rhinelander Longsword with Scabbard
The aptly named Rhinelander from the Valiant Armoury Craftsman Series takes its design elements from the finely crafted longswords of the late 15th century; swordsmiths of the Holy Roman Empire and the Swiss Cantons were at an apex of their craft creating longswords that melded fine aesthetics with no loss to efficiency and practicality. This example features an elegant S-Curve crossguard which is paired with a lengthy grip and extended pommel for leverage. The blade is broad and sweeping and well optimized for cutting.
The blade is of 6150 high carbon steel and the steel was normalized twice-over to give it superior internal grain structure and to ensure that the steel carbon content is evenly distributed for optimal heat treatment. The blade has a hardness of 52 HRc and the blade edges have appleseed edge geometry to ensure that they are resistant to damage as well as being sharp.
The crossguard and pommel are made from steel and the hardwood grip is bound in tight leather. The blade is hot-peened to the pommel for a tough and dependable construction. The sword is matched with a scabbard of wood which is wrapped in tight leather. The sword hangers are bands of leather with buckles which are knotted onto the scabbard and these attach to the included sword belt of high quality leather. The belt can be adjusted to size with its adjustable belt buckle.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Valiant Armoury
- Culture
- German
- Era
- Medieval
- Pommel
- Peened
- Overall Length
- 47 1/8"
- Blade Length
- 34 7/8"
- Weight
- 2 lb 14.2 oz
- Edge
- Very Sharp
- P.O.B.
- 4 1/2"
- Thickness
- 5 mm - 2.5 mm
- Width
- 49.2 mm
- Grip Length
- 9"
- Class
- Battle Ready
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Q&A
Questions from the community
Q What era inspires the Rhinelander Longsword? Common Question
Late 15th-century German/Holy Roman Empire longswords.
Q How does it handle and balance? Common Question
It has a point of balance around 4.5 inches from the guard and a long grip with an extended pommel for leverage, giving responsive cutting control.
Q What is the blade steel and hardness? Common Question
6150 high carbon steel, normalized twice, with an approximate hardness of 52 HRC.
Q Is the edge sharp from the factory? Common Question
Yes, it comes very sharp with appleseed edge geometry.
Q Is it suitable for cutting or reenactment? Common Question
Classed as battle ready and suitable for responsible cutting practice; not intended for full-contact reenactment with steel-on-steel strikes.
Q How is the hilt constructed? Common Question
Steel S-curve crossguard and steel pommel; hardwood grip tightly leather-bound; blade is hot-peened to the pommel.
Q What comes with the sword? Common Question
A wooden scabbard wrapped in leather with leather hangers and an adjustable leather sword belt.
Q Overall size and weight? Common Question
Overall length about 47 1/8 inches with a 34 7/8 inch blade; weight approximately 2 lb 14.2 oz.
Q Care and maintenance recommendations? Common Question
Keep the blade clean and lightly oiled, avoid prolonged moisture exposure, and periodically condition the leather scabbard and grip with suitable leather care products.
Q Where is it made? Common Question
USA, by Valiant Armoury.
The Maker
Valiant Armoury
History comes alive in steel with Valiant Armoury’s line of medieval swords. Hand finished by owner Sonny Suttles or his son Zach Suttles, all grips scabbards and belts are made from scratch using vegetable tanned leather on all their swords.
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